Two More Die From Cold in Montgomery County

The frigid temperatures have claimed two more lives in Montgomery County, according to reports.

Montgomery County Coroner Dr. Walter Hofman said a 73-year-old Whitpain man whose home had no heat and an unidentified woman in her 60s died of hypothermia this week, according to The Intelligencer. The woman was found in Philadelphia but she was transported to Lankenau Hospital for treatment.

So far this winter, five senior citizens have died due to complications from the cold.

• On Jan. 19, 79-year-old Upper Dublin man wandered away from home on Jan. 19 and was later found dead nearby.
• On Feb. 5, a 93-year-old woman who had dementia was found deceased in her driveway.
• Also on Feb. 5, a 68-year-old West Philadelphia man was transported to Lankenau Hospital to be treated for hypothermia and later died.

Local residents have been dealing with extremely cold weather recently, including sub zero temperatures over the past week. In Montgomery County, numerous “Cold Blue” declarations have been made in an effort to provide ample shelter and heat for people during the bitter cold.

The cold weather will continue over the next few days, with snow expected Saturday.

Here’s a look at the forecast:

Friday: Partly cloudy, with a low around 3. West wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm after midnight.

Saturday: Snow, mainly after 1 p.m. High near 32. Wind chill values as low as -1. Light southeast wind becoming south 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible

Saturday night: Snow, freezing rain, and sleet before 10 p.m., then snow between 10 p.m. and 11p.m., then rain and snow showers after 11p.m. The rain and snow could be heavy at times. Low around 32. South wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90 percent. Little or no ice accumulation expected. New snow and sleet accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

Sunday: A chance of rain and snow showers before 7am, then a chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40. West wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40 percent. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19.

Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 19.

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